NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer
Nasser Hussain
has provided his analysis on the preparedness of the Jos Buttler-led
England team
for the upcoming
T20 World Cup 2024
. According to Hussain, the defending champions are in a favourable position heading into the tournament.
England have been placed in Group B alongside rivals Australia, Scotland, Namibia, and Oman.
Their campaign will commence against Scotland on June 4.
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Hussain believes that the Three Lions are in better form compared to their performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, where they struggled initially.
Hussain emphasized the importance of having a contingency plan, or "Plan B," in case England encounters a slow start or faces challenges against stronger opponents.
"They've just got to be better than they were at that 50-over World Cup. They went into that with a lot of hope and it didn't start well and they didn't react well. So they need to have a Plan B. If we don't start well, if things don't go well, how do we react? How do we react to slower pitches? How do we react when better sides come up against us? But under Buttler and what they've got in this side they're in a real good place. They just got to go and do it," Hussain stated.
Hussain also commended the Indian Premier League (IPL) for its role in preparing England players for high-pressure situations and big matches.
"They're a very balanced side, they've played in a lot of big games. We don't talk enough about the IPL and how that obviously sets you up as a cricketer but also sets you up in big games. And under pressure and big crowds and that's what you need going into a World Cup. So they've done all that they could do," the former England international added.
(Inputs from ANI)
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